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Prepping => General Prepping Discussion => Topic started by: BennyMG1 on May 28, 2021, 10:45:52 AM
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Many of us have been prepping for a bit and have learned a lot. When I first started prepping, I looked at all the list and read the books and so forth. What I’d like y’all to do is to think of something (one thing) that you prep, that isn’t popularly mentioned in the basic lists and books. I’m hoping this post might help someone, fairly new to prepping, get some good ideas.
I’ll start: ALUMINUM FOIL
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I not only use aluminum foil in food preparation but I use it to wray up my extra electronics so that I can store them in a metal 55 gal drum. In this way I hope to have enough parts to cobble together a working solar electric system.
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Heavy weight 1 gallon or larger zip lock bags.
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Along with garden seeds, I store garden supplies. I keep extra covers for both bug barriers (light weight summer) a mid weight cover for plants during those surprise light spring frosts and heavy covers, to get a head start in cold weather growing outside. These come in especially handy when you get spring fever in January and find yourself with six inch long squash and tall tomatoes....ask me how I know... Along with this one this, one must include steel hoops and lots of staples to keep the cold and wind out. So, my one thing is a grouping, but I can not help it.... If you can't get food and have to grow it early for anything fresh, these are must haves in my book. Thanks for starting the list! I am sure I will learn a thing or two..
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I keep 25 pounds worth of each major type of spice in Mylar bags. Not only will it come in handy when I cook up all those emergency food kits and the like, but leaves plenty of extra for trading and bartering if it comes to it.
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Here is one from Thor. He doesn't get on here, but I keep him posted. He made an additional purchase of these items this past week. You can find them on Amazon...Oh how I dislike having to use them!
Dentek- temparin max repair kit. Use for temp repair for crowns and filings (it says caps). Maximun hold, instant pain relief, quick set, long lasting. There is a no mess applicator tool. There are 13 plus repairs in a small package. It has the same ingredients that dentists use, including eugenol. That is the pain relief ingredient. If you don't have the filling material, you can take a small cotton pallet dip in euginol, and stuff into the cavity (referring to any hole in tooth, not for decay only). Dentek should not be used if there is throbbing pain, ulceration or swelling in the affected area. Wouldn't this make a great bartering item? It is very small. Todays price is $5.80 for a three pack...
Comment on storing lots of herbs... they are easy to grow in clay pots to have lots of fresh and will last a while in winter indoors. Thyme and sage are two of my favorites, if I had to choose....so many good ones, depending on your culinary preference.
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I have added a small supply of copper. Its in both bars and rounds. I keep it because it could become a barter item in place of gold or silver. And it can be melted down to make shotshell shot and other others or to make repairs to several items.
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I have added a small supply of copper. Its in both bars and rounds. I keep it because it could become a barter item in place of gold or silver. And it can be melted down to make shotshell shot and other others or to make repairs to several items.
Good call Gunner! I’ve thought the same but been too busy stacking silver! At this point I would say that you are probably much smarter than myself! I’ve thought about it but not done anything, kudos to you for your foresight!😎!
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We've been saving copper pennies for almost 40 years and have a HUGE jar of them. They're getting harder to find now but I check every penny that comes in the house.
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Copper I have . one of the side benefits sticking your hands in starters ,alternatives and electric motors all the time.
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Metric and standard bolts, nuts and washers. after every build in the garage i save the best bolts. I also pick them up at yard sales. I have many bins and they have saved my butt so many times.
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I was in Harbor Freight, (one of my favorite stores), and I saw some of the premade kits, ... like cotter pins, and I bought two. The next time that I went in I added O-rings.... The last time I was in.... I bought 2 of the refills for my wire crimping kit. Its not much, and I dont know if I'll even use them... but I have them, and they might become a barter item to some one else.
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All good suggestions! I would add shoes and/or boots. I have a hard-to-fit shoe size and cannot find them in stores. For me, this is a must-prep item. For most folks, it is something that we all take for granted. It is a good idea to have an extra pair of good work boots and walking shoes on hand. I have also added some clogs. While not really a fan of them, they are easy to put on and take off if you need to go outside for some reason. (I'll let you imagine why you might need to do this, especially in the middle of the night.)
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Cream cheese. It's Christmas time and there is no cream cheese at our local grocery stores. The wife wanted to make some blueberry cheese cakes for the finger food social after the contada Sunday evening. She came home from the grocery store just a fussing. I asked her to look in the frig as I thought we had stocked up on cream cheese recently. She did and found 5 blocks of cream cheese. More blueberry cheese cakes for the hollidays!
Sometimes it pays to prep!
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After having knee replacement surgery I have now come up with that one thing! A walking cane! You never know what might happen and even though one could be made pretty easily, they are pretty cheap to buy and have on hand. Sprained ankle, twisted knee or a bad laceration could be a few things that may require a walking cane. Btw - you can pick up really cheap at a thrift store!😎
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Also consider crutches, a wheeled walker, & a wheel chair just in case the emergency rooms aren't open & doctor's offices are closed.
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Might consider a handicap toilet seat, free standing, that a tall bucket could go under. Gotta love that image....yuk... Don't forget the lime.
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Might consider a handicap toilet seat, free standing, that a tall bucket could go under. Gotta love that image....yuk... Don't forget the lime.
I like this one Abigayle! Multifunction portable toilet OR a fishing chair with built in minnow bucket!😎😎😎
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Good old fashioned hand saw and a draw knife for skinning logs.
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Cream cheese. It's Christmas time and there is no cream cheese at our local grocery stores. The wife wanted to make some blueberry cheese cakes for the finger food social after the contada Sunday evening. She came home from the grocery store just a fussing. I asked her to look in the frig as I thought we had stocked up on cream cheese recently. She did and found 5 blocks of cream cheese. More blueberry cheese cakes for the hollidays!
Sometimes it pays to prep!
Last year at Thanksgiving and Christmas, cream cheese was hard to find in the store, so today the wife came home with a cream cheese supply she said would last thru Christmas. Just a reminder to check your cream cheese supply.
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Good reminder, R.W.S. I bought the last two packs I could find last year. I got to make cheese cake and some good appetizers. It freezes pretty well!
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bleach for pennies per gallon
https://simplypreparing.com/disinfect-water-with-pool-shock/
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234713122872
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Now that we have been at this awhile, I bet many people are filling in holes with last minute items that were not on the original list. I must confess, it is difficult just replacing short term preps on a weekly basis.I
I have added several types of cheese dips, in glass jars. My recent ones have an expiration date of 6/25. A woman on another site eats some really old stuff, I am talking 8 years or so. When there is no Dr. I don't want food poisoning, so I would never push those dates to that degree.
We love cheese and can grow good veggies to dip. I also keep some canned jalapeño and banana peppers. If we could keep our hands out of the Doritos, we would be golden.
Anything last minute??? Oh, we have a cat, so had to add cat food. Anyone with any experience in something healthy that keeps or our little Russian Gray, Charlie? He is a love!
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A good manual can opener. We've been using this one which is much easier on the hands for about 3 years.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071J97XY3?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
We keep a spare one with the #10 long term stored cans. It would probably make for a great trade item too.
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A good manual can opener. We've been using this one which is much easier on the hands for about 3 years.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071J97XY3?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
We keep a spare one with the #10 long term stored cans. It would probably make for a great trade item too.
I click on the link and it takes me to a $20.00 watch strap???
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John G. The link must have changed. I have two as well, but one is getting old..The old saying still holds true "one in none, two is some". This is especially true when it comes to can openers. Like everything else, they don't make em like they used to.
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If you order anything from Patriot Supply then have them throw in a can opener. Do this with several orders over time and you may be able to find one when you need it.
https://mypatriotsupply.com/collections/survival-essentials/products/can-opener-by-ready-hour
Of course you can always use a Russian can opener.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Russian+can+opener&client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=APwXEdf47StM3tlGVanDNoHws2P1S26_ng%3A1680475809675&ei=oQYqZI3jKPiqqtsPi_mGqAU&ved=0ahUKEwjNt8GdpIz-AhV4lWoFHYu8AVUQ4dUDCA8&oq=Russian+can+opener&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQDDIHCCMQsAIQJzIHCAAQDRCABDINCAAQDRCABBCxAxCxAzIHCAAQDRCABDIHCAAQDRCABDIHCAAQDRCABDIHCAAQDRCABDIHCAAQDRCABDIHCAAQDRCABDIHCAAQDRCABEoECEEYAFAAWIY5YNhYaABwAXgAgAH6CYgB7guSAQcyLTEuNy0xmAEAoAEBwAEB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:24761c5b,vid:oH2NahLjx-Y
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I click on the link and it takes me to a $20.00 watch strap???
Oops, try this link.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053F7YNS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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Old fashioned dial type meat thermometer.
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Surveyor, I got the can opener. Looks like it would save a lot of wear on the hands. It is sturdy. Only issue is that you will want one of those old bottle type openers on hand as well, because the bottle opener part on the one I received is very sharp. I am thinking about having to reuse lids someday. I think I have about a years worth right now, but will still save...in case. Good tip, thanks!
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In going through things, I realized I need one more gas mask and also more spare screw on filters.
I have also lost my whetstone. So I’ll be looking for some new ones.
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While we are getting gravy and sweat all over ourselves, the topic of "What's that one thing", came to mind. We have one big wash basin. At the time, we had a plan that will not work here. We need to get a rinse pan. If you have not gotten for pans for hand washing and you need to do so, you may want to measure the largest floor area in your shower (maybe you have a wash house, lucky you). It will need to accommodate a wash and rinse. You will want a wash plunger, homemade soap, a good bar soap, scrub board and ringer. Your hands will be worn out, so if you picture yourself ringing by hand, try it a few times and you will buy a ringer. I have one of those little hand wash machines, but they are only good for a few items at a time. If you keep these in your shower, your wash water becomes gray water and you can flush toilets and water plants. Do you have a line and clothes pins? I bought the pricey Amish pins because I have never broken one. The plastic one break line crazy. Question for anyone who has built a stand for a wringer. Can you move it or is it stationary? I hardly want to mount a clothes ringer on the shower wall. Maybe after T.S.H.T.F. it won't matter. Good thoughts from everyone!!!